Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence vs. Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 758 students in grades 6-11, Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,039 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Academy Of Lake Alfred ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-11
6-8
Total Students
758 students
1,039 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
48 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3247 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2136 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
110
340
Grade 7 Students
144
363
Grade 8 Students
172
336
Grade 9 Students
133
-
Grade 10 Students
123
-
Grade 11 Students
76
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
44%
49%
% Black
28%
18%
% White
26%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%